Concurrent atypical myoglobinuria and colon displacement in a filly |
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| Authors: | C E Sherlock T S Mair |
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| Institution: | 1. Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent ME18 5GS, UK.;2. Department of Large Animal Medicine, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA. |
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| Abstract: | An 18‐month‐old pony filly was examined for acute colic and abdominal distension. The signs of colic failed to resolve following analgesic treatment. At exploratory laparotomy, a right dorsal displacement of the large colon was identified and corrected. On recovery from anaesthesia, the pony developed signs of widespread myopathy, confirmed by serum biochemistry evaluations. Myopathy consistent with atypical myoglobinuria was confirmed post mortem. |
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| Keywords: | horse atypical myoglobinuria atypical myopathy colic colonic displacement hypocalcaemia |
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